Girl Name · English Origin
Lilly
Considering Lilly? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Lily flower", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Lily.
Lilly meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lily flower
Origin: English naming roots help connect Lilly to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lilly as L·I·L·L·Y, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lilly is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lilly variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lillya, Lillye, Lillyy, Lill.
- Nicknames: Lil and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lilly with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lilly middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lily, Lilah, Lilie, Lilla, Lelah — full picks on the sibling names for Lilly guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lilly? Browse our names like Lilly guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lilly
What does the name Lilly mean?
Lilly means "Lily flower" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Lilly?
Lilly originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lilly?
Lilly has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lilly a boy's or girl's name?
Lilly is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lilly in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lilly sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lilly?
Names that share Lilly's sound and style include Lily, Lilah, Lilie, Lilla, Lelah.
What middle names pair well with Lilly?
Good middle-name fits for Lilly pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lilly is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lilly is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lilly?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lilly share its rhythm without rhyming — Lily, Lilah, Lilie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.